The treatment of epilepsy in autism.

• Autism is associated with epilepsy. One third of the population of people with autism have developed seizures in early adult life. In spite of this well-known association, little is known about the treatment of epilepsy in autism. This paper reviews the sparse literature and reports a systematic case-record study of the treatment of epilepsy in autism. Some practical guidelines for clinicians are provided. Research in the field of epilepsy in autism is highly warranted.

Ämnesord

MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP  -- Klinisk medicin -- Psykiatri (hsv//swe)

MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES  -- Clinical Medicine -- Psychiatry (hsv//eng)

Nyckelord

Anticonvulsants

Therapeutic use

Autistic Disorder

Complications

Diagnosis

Drug therapy

Psychology

Child

Electroencephalography

Drug effects

Epilepsy

Complications

Diagnosis

Drug therapy

Psychology

Female

Humans

Male

Psychiatric Status Rating Scales

Publikations- och innehållstyp

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